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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Ludwig gold 3330m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Ludwig gold 33$12,500
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
32.8mm
38mm
Thickness
6.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
38mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
53 hoursh
40h
Jewels
17
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,500
$328

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 for its blend of traditional Roman numerals and modern design, highlighting exceptional dial printing and blued steel hands that are best appreciated in person. Reviewers note it as the most affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 33mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive for modern tastes. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined appearance and value as an accessible German-made dress watch.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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